One year after the last release free web browser release available Otter 1.0.2 , aimed at recreating the classic Opera 12 interface, independent of specific browser engines and aimed at advanced users who do not accept the trend of simplified interface and reduced customization. The browser is written in C ++ using the Qt5 library (without QML). The sources are available under the GPLv3 license. Binary assemblies prepared for Linux (AppImage package), macOS and Windows.
The new release includes only bug fixes found in the first stable release published a year ago. Optimization of processing large images when used as wallpaper on the start page has been carried out. Improved checksums for content blocking profiles. The translation files have been updated.
The main features of Otter:
- Support for most basic Opera features, including the start page, configurator, bookmarking system, sidebar, download manager, interface for viewing browsing history,
search bar, the ability to save passwords, a system for saving / restoring sessions, full screen mode, spell check. - Modular architecture that allows you to use different browser engines (supported by QtWebKit and QtWebEngine / Blink) and replace components such as the bookmark manager or browsing history interface. Backends based on QtWebKit and QtWebEngine (Blink) are currently available.
- Cookie Editor, Local Cache Content Manager, Session Manager, Web Page Inspection Tool, SSL Certificate Manager, User Agent Changeability. li>
- Mute function in separate tabs.
- System for blocking unwanted content (DB from Adblock Plus and support for the ABP protocol).
- Ability to connect custom script handlers. li>
- Support for creating custom menus on the panel, adding your own items to context menus, tools for flexible customization of the panel and bookmarks bar, the ability to change styles.
- Built-in note-taking system with support for import from Opera Notes.
- Built-in interface for viewing feeds (Feeds reader) in RSS and Atom format.
- Ability to open the selection as a link if the content matches the URL format.
- Tab history panel. Li >
- Ability to take screenshots of page content.